By SANDRA GITTLEN

Spring 2002 tour schedule

Network World, 01/09/02

Over the past year, Network World has asked attendees to our seminars and events what technologies they need to know about. Through feedback forms and face-to-face discussions, we learned that voice-over-IP, wireless, storage and security are at the top of your lists. Not coincidentally, these topics topped the list of concerns you cited for Network World's annual editorial survey. You also listed network management and cost justification as big challenges in your role as network executive.

In light of these results, we have tailored our spring seminar series to your needs. Below, you'll find the names of the seminars, a brief description as well as dates and locations for each event. Registration forms will be available online as we get closer to each event, so check back often with http://www.networkworld.com/events.htm

And, remember, your comments are always welcome at sgittlen@nww.com. Here's to a great year and many more successful training opportunities and ideas.

* Performance and Availability Management
This seminar shows you how to figure out the ROI of your network. Network management expert Dennis Drogseth gives you advice and tools to make sure that your network and applications are running at optimal capacity and performance levels.

February 6
San Jose
Silicon Valley Conference Center

February 7
Denver
Hyatt Regency, Downtown

February 12
Washington, D.C.
Marriott Metro Center

February 13
New York City
Marriott Marquis

* Wireless Tech Update
Get up to speed on how wireless technologies can help you improve your network. Datacomm Research president Ira Brodsky leads a full day of technology and product demonstrations that show you the power of wireless in the enterprise. From reaching hard-to-wire buildings to supporting mobile users, wireless can be an extraordinary part of your tool kit.

March 13
Chicago
Hyatt Regency, O'Hare

March 14
Dallas
The Omni

April 3
Washington, D.C.
Georgetown Marriott Conference Center

April 4
Boston
The Wyndham - Westborough

April 9
San Francisco
Sheraton Palace

April 10
Denver
Hyatt Regency, Downtown

* Voice-over-IP Tech Update
Companies everywhere are moving voice to IP networks. But data professionals are not sure how this will impact their networks. In this one-day seminar, led by convergence expert Steve Taylor, you will learn the ins and outs of managing voice/data networks, including architecture strategies.

March 27
Dallas
The Omni

March 28
San Francisco
Marriott, Santa Clara

April 10
Washington, D.C.
Marriott Metro Center

April 11
Chicago
Donald E. Stevens Convention Center

April 16
Boston
Sheraton Tara, Framingham

April 17
New York City
Brooklyn Marriott

* State of Storage Town Meeting
Storage has become a must-have for most IT organizations. From disaster recovery to access to backups, storage is a mission-critical part of your network. Find out about the latest technologies and services, as well as what comprises a strong storage architecture.

May 14
Boston
Sheraton Tara, Framingham

May 15
New York City
Brooklyn Marriott

June 11
San Francisco
Hyatt Regency, Embarcadero

June 12
Los Angeles (Long Beach)
Renaissance Hotel

June 19
Chicago
Hyatt Regency, O'Hare

June 20
Dallas
Hyatt Regency

* State of Security Town Meeting
Security is the top concern for IT executives. However, how do you know if you're doing enough to secure your networks? In this one-day Town Meeting, you learn everything you need to know about keeping your data and corporate infrastructure safe. Industry expert Joel Snyder and Events Editor Sandra Gittlen join the leading security companies to give you the information you need to make educated security decisions.

May 22
Dallas
The Omni

May 23
Chicago
Donald E. Stevens Convention Center

June 4
New York City
Grand Hyatt

June 5
Boston
Sheraton Needham

June 19
San Francisco
Sheraton Palace

June 20
Los Angeles (Irvine)
Airport Marriott

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Gittlen is Events Editor at Network World.
You can e-mail her at sgittlen@nww.com.